Ed Sprinkle

American football player (1923-2014) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 90

Edward Alexander Sprinkle was an American professional football defensive end and end who played for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He was known to many as "the Meanest Man in Pro Football" and was nicknamed "the Claw".

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A typical day, 30 days to 8 October 2026

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Bulldog Turner Also at Hardin-Simmons Cowboys football
Joe Cardona Also at Navy Midshipmen football
Johnny Lujack Also at Chicago Bears
Jim Grabowski Also at Chicago Bears
Gordon Chung-Hoon Also at Navy Midshipmen football
Landon Robinson Also at Navy Midshipmen football

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Chicago Bears

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Hardin-Simmons Cowboys football

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He played for 12 seasons with the Bears and is credited with calling attention to the NFL's defensive players.

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United States